3D Printing in Industrial Mold Manufacturing 1. The Rise of Molds Traditional mold manufacturing relies on CNC machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and other subtractive processes, which have long cycles, high costs, and difficulty in modifications. 3D printing (additive manufacturing) can replace traditional processes. The analysis is as follows: Shortened Development Cycle: Traditional mold manufacturing … Read more
CoolPlayExperimentLabWorksOriginally published on WeChat account Cool Play LabWeChat ID: coollabsRecently, NASA announced that it has collaborated with scientists from Ohio State University to create the most elastic superalloy to date, GRX-810.How impressive is this alloy? In harsh working environments of 1,093°C and 20 MPa (197 times atmospheric pressure),the current top nickel-based alloy material, AM718, typically … Read more
In today’s rapidly advancing technology, 3D printing technology has swept across various industries like a strong east wind. From complex and precise mechanical parts to lifelike product models, from dreamlike architectural prototypes to personalized daily necessities, 3D printing technology, with its endless creativity and sufficient flexibility, brings imagination into reality, making life more convenient while … Read more
Advantage1: Manufacturing Complex Items Without Increasing Costs, Cost May Decrease by Over 70%.In traditional manufacturing, the more complex the shape of an item, the higher the manufacturing cost. For 3D printers, the cost of producing complex-shaped items does not increase; creating an elaborate, complex-shaped item does not consume more time, skill, or cost than printing … Read more
3 D Acoustic technology brings new options for 3D printing. Currently, most 3D printing methods rely on photo (light) or thermal activation reactions for precise manipulation of polymers. A new platform technology called direct sound printing (DSP) uses sound waves to create new objects, potentially providing a third option. This process is described in a … Read more
Editor’s Note Metal 3D printing is the most representative additive manufacturing technology, and its engineering applications help improve the digital and intelligent design and manufacturing levels of complex precision molds. Due to its common industrial characteristics with the mold manufacturing industry, metal 3D printing technology is becoming a new key technology for efficient and high-precision … Read more
Every Week Science Popularization 3DPrinter Introduction 3D printers, also known as three-dimensional printers, where D means dimensions. This printing technology is a type of additive manufacturing technology, which creates three-dimensional (3D) objects by “printing” layers of adhesive materials. The earliest 3D printing appeared in the 1980s, when it was expensive and the number of products … Read more
Application of 3D Printing Technology in the Military Field 3D printing technology has emerged since the 1980s, primarily used for creating models and prototypes. With the improvement of printer resolution and material strength, 3D printing technology has developed rapidly and has been widely applied in the military field, which will have a disruptive impact on … Read more
The Q.Big 3D’s Queen 1 system completed the full cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in just over a month, achieving rapid construction, high surface quality, and dimensional accuracy. The 3D printed cockpit components are made from Q.mid GF25 glass fiber. The cockpit components are 3D printed using Q.mid GF25 glass fiber. Reiser Simulation … Read more
Published: 2018-12-03 | Source: Guangdong Plastics Network – Guangdong Plastics Industry Association | Editor: gdpia 3D printing materials are an important material foundation for 3D printing technology, mainly including polymer materials, metal materials, ceramic materials, etc. This article first briefly introduces the various common materials used in 3D printing, and then describes their characteristics, performance … Read more